Online Courses Handbook 2003

13080 (v.2) Ergonomics Theory and Practice 651

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Other:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	13078 (v.2) Physical Ergonomics 653 AND 13079 (v.2) Cognitive Ergonomics 603 AND 305756 (v.1) Ergonomics Practice 651
Explanation of the theory and research of ergonomics. The theoretical aspects examined include - the historical development of ergonomics, the philosophical underpinnings of ergonomics and the technical and human sciences knowledge bases of ergonomics. The practical aplication of ergonomics will be explored through evaluation of case studies in ergonomics research and preparation of a research proposal.